Server Crates

Servers are highly sensitive pieces of equipment and can be vulnerable to shocks, jols and vibrations during transportation and storage.

It’s essential to protect this sensitive electronic equipment, which is where bespoke server crates come in. A server crate is a type of IT equipment packaging that is specially designed to securely transport server racks and cabinets.

PEC Packaging is an expert manufacturer of bespoke server transport packaging with over 35 years of experience in packaging solutions.

Why Server Crates Are Essential

Valuable IT equipment needs to be protected from shock and vibration damage when it is being transported between different facilities or locations. Server racks often remain fully assembled during transport and require packaging specifically designed around their dimensions and weight.

Server crates can provide this vital protection for equipment including fully configured server racks, reducing the costs and downtime that may be caused by damaged equipment. Bespoke server rack crates can provide secure transportation for both domestic and international shipping.

Bespoke Server Crates

Because servers and server racks do not come in one-size-fits-all formats, we don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Every crate is manufactured to suit the customer’s equipment and individual needs.

This means that we provide server transport crates with bespoke dimensions and designs to fit a range of server cabinet sizes and rack-mounted equipment including blade servers, network cabinets and storage systems.

Bespoke timber crates are built to take a number of factors into account, including:

• Weight
• Centre of gravity
• Handling requirements
• Transport method
• Final destination

Protection for Sensitive Electronic Equipment

Sensitive electrical equipment can be easily damaged if it is not properly protected during transit. Specialist server crates are designed to reduce movement at every stage of the journey.

Protective features built into every bespoke server crate can include foam inserts, internal bracing and timber blocking to reduce vibration and absorb any unavoidable shocks during transportation.

Further measures such as anti-static protection, moisture barrier protection and desiccants for export shipments can also be deployed to ensure your equipment gets to its destination in a secure and pristine condition.

Suitable for Domestic & International Shipping

Server crates can support secure server rack transport and data centre relocation whether it’s at home or abroad.

Our server crates support:

• UK transport
• International shipping
• Air freight
• Sea freight
• Road freight

Export packaging is constructed using sturdy ISPM 15 timber.

ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) is an internationally recognised phytosanitary standard for heat treatment on timber packaging and pallets. This standard aims to reduce the spread of pests and diseases from untreated timber and is a requirement for most export crates made of wood packaging material (WPM).

Export-ready packaging ensures a smooth transit and complies to customs requirements, reducing delays and protecting valuable equipment throughout the supply chain.

Designed for Ease of Handling

Optional design features can improve the loading and unloading processes.

Some of these features include:

• Integrated ramps
• Removable access panels
• Forklift access
• Heavy-duty bases
• Reusable construction
• Secure closures

These features can enhance operational efficiency for installation teams and logistics providers, further reducing the chances of jolts and accidental damage.

Typical Applications

There are many reasons why servers and other sensitive types of electronic equipment may need to be moved from one place to another.

These could include:

• Data centre relocations
• New server deployments
• Cloud infrastructure projects
• Technology manufacturing deliveries
• Office relocations
• Disaster recovery projects
• International server installations

Whatever reason you might have for needing to transport servers and similar loads, bespoke server crates can help get them where they need to be with maximum security and minimum fuss.

Why Choose PEC Packaging?

At PEC Packaging we understand that the right packaging does more than protect products and equipment – it also supports your business.

With more than 35 years of experience in the packaging and transport sector, we also know that specialised equipment requires equally specialised packaging, whether that involves heavy-duty industrial packaging or bespoke server crates for sensitive electronic equipment.

Our large production and warehousing facility is ideally located close to air, sea, rail and road hubs, allowing us to provide an efficient nationwide service alongside our export packaging expertise.

Our bespoke timber packaging is manufactured in the UK to meet all export and customs requirements, including the use of ISPM 15 compliant timber.

We also offer freight forwarding for holistic packaging and transport solutions combining speed, security and cost-effectiveness.